ice kings i need help :P

[jallen]

ok what i want to do is to install 2 fans in a false floor to keep my amp cool these : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-12V-40MM-High-Quality-PC-Computer-Cooling-Fans-Fan_W0QQitemZ300378115902QQcmdZViewItemQQptZComput ing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR?hash=item 45efee4f3e but how do i wire them theres 3 wires on them :S also another random question but for a voltage meter could i just run a power cable from the battery put an inline fuse on it and pick a earth up from some where any advice on what fans volt meter to get would be very helpfull also how to wire them i would like to wire the volt meter to a switch first if its possible thanks alot
jallen
ps. i wana get the stuff in and wired within the next two weeks so some help some would be much appreciated

[jallen]

or do i use something like this ??? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1806 (fan)

[saxojh]

IN maplins which is where i bought mine from they had some twin fan coolers for 10 quid. Personally i think the maplins fans do the job fine. All you do is cut the connector block of strip back a few mm then put the 2 black wires into the ground on the amp and the two red into the remote. This is how ive done mine and it runs fine.

[James106]

Don't worry Tonto_VTR will be along any time soon ;)

[jallen]

Don't worry Tonto_VTR will be along any time soon ;)

i can think of a few others that will help i no there alot of ice kings on here lmao:homme:

[jallen]

ok i like this fan : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Computer-PC-Case-Blue-LED-Neon-Fan-Heatsink-Cooler-12V_W0QQitemZ300383543596QQcmdZViewItemQQptZComput ing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR?hash=item 45f041212c but its a 4 pin i can connect two off them together and cut the 4 pin of but what are the 4 wires 4 and is it ok to wire them to them amp ??

[liam_b]

alright mate best bet with voltage gauge is hook the + up to the amps + then earth it where ever you want.

the fans you 1st posted up im pretty sure are the 3 wires are + - and temp wire you wont need the temp wire for car audio

the best way to wire up the fans would be relay hooked up to you amps + and remote wire that way thay will only turn on when the amp is turned on

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/accessories/fans.html

[liam_b]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n166/liam_b/fanrelay.jpg

heres how you would wire the relay up to the fan/s and amp.

you could also wire the voltage gauge up to the relay to so when you turn the headunit off that would go off to but it might not be a 100% true reading as some relays give a voltage drop. ive got my gauges on a switch so i can see what voltage im getting when headunit is off

[jallen]

cheers liam :) im a very happy man now iif ur every out in torquay give me a shout n i will get u a pint :P nice one

[jallen]

ok fans bought wireing understood just want to know what inline fuse to use and what relay would a 10 amp 12v relay do :http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=37518 and what sort of inline fuse just some thing like this :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IN-LINE-TYPE-BLADE-FUSE-HOLDER-UP-TO-30-AMPS-QTY-10_W0QQitemZ200342395646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars _Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET?hash=item2ea5 565afe

[liam_b]

its alright mate 10 amp relay will be fine id put a 5amp fuse inline not to sure on the relays on the link the relays i normaly use are 4/5 pin ones that you can pick up from revs/halfords for a cuple quid

[jallen]

ok cheer i will pop in revs and halfords and have a look

[Lippy]

Anything below 50-70 CFM should be fine to run power from remote lead and earth to amps but to do it properly yes you should use a relay like Liam has shown
** But as fans have motors and coils if you really wanted to be picky then a diode should be used to surpress feedback and interferance*** :)

this is what I might use next for amp cooling fans as im concerned about them being upside down and heat rises... might fit an adjuster too though as they are fairly noisey at full chat

http://www.crazypc.com/products/5788.html

[reevesy_vtr]

and remember that if you are using 2 fans you will need 1 pulling in air and the other blowing out the hot air as if you just have 2 fan blowing in air they will just be pushing round worm air.

[jallen]

and remember that if you are using 2 fans you will need 1 pulling in air and the other blowing out the hot air as if you just have 2 fan blowing in air they will just be pushing round worm air.

i wouldn't of though of that cheers lol